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Class
Igneous Rocks
Maintenance
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Durability
Durable
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
Hardness
6-7

Definition  |  Texture  |  Uses  |  Types

Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Maintenance
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Durability
Durable
Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2
Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K
Hardness
3-4

Definition  |  Texture  |  Uses  |  Types

Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Maintenance
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Durability
Durable
Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2
Specific Heat Capacity
0.91 kJ/Kg K
Hardness
3-4


Definition  |  Texture  |  Uses  |  Types

Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Maintenance
Less
Durability
Durable
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
1.32 kJ/Kg K
Hardness
1-1.5

Definition  |  Texture  |  Uses  |  Types

Class
Igneous Rocks
Maintenance
More
Durability
Durable
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
Hardness
6

Definition  |  Texture  |  Uses  |  Types

Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Maintenance
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Durability
Durable
Compressive Strength
95.00 N/mm2
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
Hardness
6-7

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List of Opaque Rocks

Check out the List of Opaque Rocks here. Rocks can be transparent, translucent or opaque in nature. These properties depend on the amount of light being absorbed and passed through the rock and also the chemical structure of the rock. Opaque rocks block all the light. You can also compare rocks from Transparent Rocks and Translucent Rocks. All types of Opaque Rocks have a variety of uses and many unknown and interesting facts. Get more information about main rocks like Granite, Slate, Marble, Limestone, Coal. Also get details about their Definition, Origin, Formation Process, Textures, Colors etc here.

All Opaque Rocks

We are providing you with a segregated list of All Opaque Rocks. You can check out various characteristics of all the rocks that come under this category. At rocks.comparenature.com, we have tried to cover all the rocks that come under Opaque Rocks. Rocks are an integral part of our day-to-day life. It is a solid material which occurs naturally and is made up of a variety of minerals. Depending upon the formation process, all rocks are divided into three main categories; Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks and Metamorphic Rocks. These rocks are further sub-divided into types. Though all rocks look similar, they have different physical and thermal properties. We have organized information in a tabular form where you will find the origin, discoverer of all the types of rocks, list of their colors and textures and many unique and intriguing facts about Opaque Rocks. We are also providing you with a sorted list of countries where the deposits of that particular rock are found. Discover unknown facts about your favorite rock and find the one with attractive texture.

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All rocks provide evidence about the historical past and give information about the Earth's crust. From rocks, we have learned about the existence of dinosaurs on Earth which are now extinct. We also know that Earth is constantly rotating and revolving and changing and rocks are continually being created. Here you will get to know all about Opaque Rocks. Compare your favorite rocks and get to know more about them.


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